Cybersecurity Engineer

Mission Consultancy Services Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 8k-15k MYR

Certifications support

Career development

Job summary

Mission Consultancy Services Malaysia is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our IT/Security team in Kuala Lumpur. You will design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect our systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, and you will help identify vulnerabilities and respond to incidents.

The ideal candidate has 3-6 years in cybersecurity or related fields, a Bachelor’s degree, and hands-on experience with SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and cloud security.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years in cybersecurity engineering, network security, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or related field.
• Experience with SIEMs, vulnerability assessments, and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN).
• Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
• Develop incident response plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Manage IAM controls and enforce least-privilege access.
• Collaborate with IT/DevOps to embed security in CI/CD and cloud architectures.
• Stay updated on threats and ensure regulatory compliance (PDPA, ISO 27001).
• Lead security awareness training and maintain policy documentation.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Security mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Microsoft Sentinel

Nessus

Qualys

Burp Suite

Metasploit

AWS

Azure

GCP

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are building our candidate database for an upcoming Cybersecurity Engineer opportunity. We are looking for a skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Engineer to join our IT/Security team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures that protect our organization’s systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. You will play a key role in identifying vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and strengthening our overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain security infrastructure including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection, and VPN solutions. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits across networks, applications, and systems. Monitor security alerts and logs to detect, investigate, and respond to potential security incidents in a timely manner.

Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and disaster recovery procedures.
Perform root cause analysis for security incidents and recommend corrective/preventive actions.

Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) controls, including least-privilege and role-based access. Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to embed security best practices into system architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments.

Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, and recommend improvements accordingly. Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST, PDPA).

Conduct security awareness training and support internal teams with security best practices.
Maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and configurations.

Participate in on-call rotation for critical security incident response, as needed.

Requirements Experience & Education

3-6 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering, network security, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Technical Skills

Solid understanding of network security concepts (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, network segmentation).
Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel) and log analysis.

Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, Metasploit).
Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Knowledge of scripting/automation languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for security tooling.

Understanding of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK).
Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) and antivirus/anti-malware solutions.

Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), Active Directory, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

Relevant certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, OSCP, or GIAC certifications.
Experience with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.

Exposure to regulatory compliance requirements in Malaysia (e.g., PDPA) or the region.
Prior experience in incident response or digital forensics.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical risks to non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

High attention to detail and a proactive, security-first mindset.

What We Offer

Competitive salary: MYR 8,000 - 15,000 per month, based on experience and qualifications.

Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.